NRI Assamese stages hunger strike against China constructing dams in Guwahati
Dr. Ararti Baruah, an NRI (Non-Resident Indian) Assamese lady, staged a three-hour hunger strike at Dighalipukhuripar here on Thursday against China constructing dams in the upper reaches of the Brahmaputra.
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GUWAHATI: Dr. Ararti Baruah, an NRI (Non-Resident Indian) Assamese lady, staged a three-hour hunger strike at Dighalipukhuripar here on Thursday against China constructing dams in the upper reaches of the Brahmaputra.
Talking to the media, Dr. Baruah said, The dams being erected by China will invite problems for Assam in the days ahead. I want the government to intervene into the issue.
Seven more dead in fresh Myanmar protests; Suu Kyi faces new charge
At least seven people have been killed in Myanmar after security forces opened fire on anti-coup protesters in two towns on Thursday.
| 12 March 2021 1:47 AM GMT
KOLKATA: At least seven people have been killed in Myanmar after security forces opened fire on anti-coup protesters in two towns on Thursday.
Signalling it is undeterred by global criticism and an UN call for restraint, the military junta also stepped up the ante by formally levelling allegations of bribery against deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
The violence on Thursday came within a day of the United Nations Security Council calling on the military to exercise utmost restraint in its response to peaceful demonstrators and rights group Amnesty International accusing the junta of adopting battlefield tactics against peaceful demonstrators.
Gauhati HC asks Dispur to clarify within 4 weeks on the status of encroached government lands
The Gauhati High Court has asked the State government to come clear with an affidavit within four weeks on the status of encroached government lands that were given to various departments and organizations.
ENCROACHED GOVERNMENT LANDS
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GUWAHATI: The Gauhati High Court has asked the State government to come clear with an affidavit within four weeks on the status of encroached government lands that were given to various departments and organizations. Land encroachment in the State is important, but the encroachment of government lands given to various departments or organizations is raising brows as well.
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